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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. boot floor

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. boot floor
Body panels and frameR.r. boot floor

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

Operation 7210B55 · STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS (CENTRE AND REAR SECTION)

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

Removing

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210B70 R.R. REAR TRIM (STRUCTURAL ELEMENT)

- Ensure that the components connected are not distorted by checking the body alignment measurements with suitable equipment (reference rigs, templates or gauges).

- Straighten the body as necessary.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the right side of the luggage compartment/load platform.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the left side of the luggage compartment/load platform.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the front of the luggage compartment/load platform.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the centre of the luggage compartment /load platform.

- Use a rotary brush to remove the paint and gain access to the spot welds

1. Use the drill to chamfer the spot welds shown in the diagram.

- Use a hammer and chisel to remove the previously chamfered spot welds.

- Remove the luggage compartment/load compartment (rear part)

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Straighten the edges of the vehicle using a hammer and dolly block.

- Remove the spot weld residues using a disc grinder.

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously treated areas.

1. Apply electro-weldable paint to the area shown in the diagram.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

Refitting

1. Drill out the part at the indicated points.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

1. Remove the anti-corrosion treatment from the entire perimeter of the outside of the replacement part using a rotary brush.

- Apply electro-weldable paint to the edges involved.

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

1. Position the replacement part correctly on the vehicle and secure it using self-locking clamps.

- Check the alignment and the surrounding gaps.

- Work on the front of the luggage compartment/load platform.

2. Fill weld the area shown using the MIG welder

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the left side of the luggage compartment/load platform.

1. Fill weld the area shown using the MIG welder

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the right side of the luggage compartment/load platform.

1. Fill weld the area shown using the MIG welder

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Work on the centre of the luggage compartment /load platform.

1. Fill weld the area shown using the MIG welder

R.R. BOOT FLOOR

- Use a rotary brush to clean the previously welded areas.

- Apply rustproofing to the areas involved in the welding

Op. 7210B82 R.R REAR CROSSMEMBER

Op. 7210B70 R.R. REAR TRIM (STRUCTURAL ELEMENT)

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